Author/Contributor: HCi3 Fund
Alberta Context: This was written for Atlantic Canada, but general concepts are applicable anywhere, and the list of Canadian resources applies to Alberta.
Summary:Â
The Halifax Climate Investment, Innovation and Impact Fund (HCi3) provides extensive resources, including a webinar series and a funding & financing guide, to help commercial, institutional, and multi-unit residential building owners plan how they will fund deep retrofits.Â
HCi3 details various financing strategies, from traditional grants and loans to alternative mechanisms like Energy Performance Contracting (EPC), green bonds, and Property Assessed Clean Energy (known locally in Alberta as the Clean Energy Improvement Program). The resources provide guidance for developing a strong business case and offer information on funders that provide financing for retrofit work.
Deep Building Retrofit Funding and Financing series:
- Part 1: Funding and Financing 101 Webinar
- Part 2: Building The Business Case 101 Webinar
- Deep Building Retrofits:Â Funding & Financing Guide for Atlantic Canada
- Business Case Primer
- Alternative Financing Primer
Visit their site to learn more about funding and financing deep retrofits.
